“Often I was asked by beginning photographers about what advice could I give them. Here are some that might be a good start:

1. Insatiable curiosity.
Being curious about life and things around you is one of the most essential parts to be a good photographer.

2. Hard work.
Every profession requires a serious commitment, effort and hard work. Propose it yourself, if you’re not willing to do that, you better not try.

3. Leaving home.
Being a good photographer does not necessarily mean having to go to the most exotic places, but what is really needed is to break the boundaries of our “comfort zone” and explore overcome their margins.

4. Strength and determination.
There will be many times that, as in any other profession, you have to face tedious (pick and shovel work) work. Once again, you have to ask yourself if you are willing to take on right now and work hard for them.

5. Distance race.
The learning process is something constant that never stops. However, from a point, starts becoming increasingly mechanically. If you look at the work of photographers you admire, you’ll see that they have found a particular place or topic, and have worked deep into it. That dedication, passion and work is needed.

6. Progress, reinvent yourself, grow.
You need to keep your heart and open mind. Life flows in front of your eyes, you have to be prepared to know how to respond, let yourself touched by the amazing stuff and allow them will change you.

7. Do not wait for the phone to ring.
No matter how successful you are, it is important to invest your time to photograph what interests you. You need to understand those things that really have meaning for you, not what others think you should shoot. Do not wait for others to get a chance, force your situation, give you the first step. Insist. Do not wait until the phone rings, lift the handset and call.”